No. 2027 ~ FOURTEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
PARISH CONTACT DETAILS
Fr. Peter Madden PP VF
31 Sixtowns Road
Telephone: 79628376
Fr Dermot McGirr CC
50 Tobermore Road, Desertmartin
Telephone: 79632196
PARISH OFFICE
OPENING HOURS: Monday, Tuesday and Thursday from 9.00 am to 3.00 pm.
9 High Street
Phone: (028)79628248
NOTICES FOR THE BULLETIN
Notices for the Bulletin should be received by 1.00 pm on Wednesday, preferably by email.
SAFEGUARDING
The Diocesan Designated Liaison Person (DLP) is Marie Gormley. To contact Marie Tel: 07596500793, or Email: mariegormley@derrydiocese.org
SVP HELPLINE
Helpline telephone number: 07710838050
SPERRIN FOODBANK
Tel: 07543420639
BALLINASCREEN COMMUNITY SUPPORT GROUP
Please click the link https://www.parishofballinascreen.com/ballinascreen-community-support-gro for full details of Ballinascreen Community Support Group.
SUNDAY VIGIL MASSES
Holy Rosary: 6.00 pm
St Patrick’s, Keenaught: 7.30 pm
SUNDAY MASSES
St Columba’s, Straw: 9.00 am
St Mary’s, Coolcalm: 10.00 am
St Patrick’s, Sixtowns: 11.00 a
St Eugene’s, Moneyneena: 12 noon
DAILY MASSES
Monday 8 July :
10.00 am ~ Holy Rosary Church
Tuesday 9 July:
10.00 am ~ St Mary’s Coolcalm
Wednesday 10 July:
10.00 am ~ Holy Rosary Church
Thursday 11 July:
10.00 am ~ St Mary’s Coolcalm
Friday 12 July:
10.00 am ~ St Mary’s Coolcalm
7.30 pm ~ Holy Rosary Church.
CONFESSIONS
In Holy Rosary Church every Saturday at 5.30 pm before the Vigil Mass.
FEASTS OF THE WEEK
Tuesday 9: Saints AugustineZhao Rong, priest and Companions, martyrs.
Thursday 11: St Benedict, Abbot. Named patron of Europe in 1964.
Saturday 13: St Henry.
FR McGIRR ~ SILVER JUBILEE OF ORDINATION
As Fr Dermot McGirr celebrates the 25th anniversary of his Ordination to the Priesthood this weekend, we offer him our best wishes and thank him for his years of service as a priest in the Diocese of Derry and particularly among us in Desertmartin and Ballinascreen.
DAUGHTERS OF CHARITY OF ST VINCENT DE PAUL
Sr Geraldine and Sr Christina were delighted with the warm welcome they received when they visited both parishes last weekend. Please leave any outstanding donations for their work in Africa in the sacristy or Parish Office or with one of the priests of the parish as soon as possible. Thank you.
DEATHS
We extend our prayerful sympathy to the family and relatives of:
Johnny McCormick, White Water Court;
Mary McCloskey, Dungiven;
Patrick Mulgrew, Cookstown.
ANNIVERSARIES
James McNally;
Patrick McKenna;
Cyril Harkin;
Irene Magee;
Kathleen McCloskey;
Andrew McBride.
BAPTISMS
We welcome into God’s family through the Sacrament of Baptism:
Ella McKernan, Bancran Road;
Eadaoin Mary Trainor, Glengomna Lane;
Eirinn Lucia Kearns, Sixtowns Road.
DIOCESAN VOCATIONS
Vocations Day, for those considering diocesan priesthood, in Buncrana on Sunday 8 September, from 12 noon to 6.00 pm. Anyone interested should please contact the diocesan Vocations Director, Fr Pat O'Hagan by Email: pgoh2111@gmail.com
SUMMER DRAW 2024
Parish Summer Draw was due to begin next Saturday has been put back two weeks to give everyone the opportunity to participate. We ask you to invite extended members of your family and work colleagues to buy a ticket, which they can also do online. The first draw will now take place on Saturday July 27, and will end on Saturday August 24. The draw will take place at the 6.00 pm Vigil Mass in Holy Rosary and may be viewed on Holy Rosary webcam.
Week 1: 1st Prize £1,000, 2nd Prize £200, 3rd Prize £100.
Week 2: 1st Prize £1,000, 2nd Prize £200, 3rd Prize £100.
Week 3: 1st Prize £1,000, 2nd Prize £200, 3rd Prize £100.
Week 4: 1st Prize £1,000, 2nd Prize £200, 3rd Prize £100.
Week 5: 1st Prize £2,000, 2nd Prize £500, 3rd Prize £300.
Tickets only £20 each are now available to buy from:
Parish Draw Promoters
Heron’s Gift Shop
Moneyneena Post Office
Fr Madden’s and Fr McGirr’s Parochial Houses
Ballinascreen and Desertmartin Parish Offices
Ballinascreen and Desertmartin Credit Union Offices
Tickets may also be purchased online by scanning this QR Code:
or by clicking on this link: https://www.klubfunder.com/Clubs/Ballinascreen_Parish/TicketSales
PARISH COLLECTIONS
Weekly Collection: £1758
Renovation Collection: £1874
Pope’s Collection an additional £48.50.
Thank you for your generous support which is greatly appreciated.
DIOCESE OF DERRY - THREE DAY PILGRIMAGE TO LOUGH DERG
Lough Derg is a sacred place apart to bring burdens and leave them behind, to seek healing for wounds and to offering of prayer. The Lough Derg Pilgrimage provides a breathing space in which people can calmly explore and reflect on where they find themselves in their lives at this moment in time. The Diocesan Pilgrimage led by Bishop McKeown starts on Friday 26 and concludes on Sunday 28 July. Bus will depart after 10. 00am Mass from St Eugene's Cathedral, on 26 July. Cost £80 including transport. Cost without transport £70. Pre booking required. Please email Tony Brennan at tony.brennan@derrydiocese.org
or phone the Diocesan Office on 028 71262302 for booking form.
PIONEER KNOCK PILGRIMAGE
The Pioneer Pilgrimage to Knock will take place on Sunday 21 July. Mass at 3.00 pm will be followed by Eucharistic Blessing and Procession to the Shrine.
Pioneers along with friends and relations of people who are living ‘one day at a time’ with addiction are very welcome.
NATIONAL GRANDPARENTS PILGRIMAGE TO KNOCK
National Grandparents Pilgrimage to Knock will be on Sunday 28 July. Led by Archbishop Luis Mariano Montemayor, Papal Nuncio to Ireland.
The theme this year is: ‘Do Not Cast Me Off in My Old Age’ (Psalm 71:9).
2.30 pm: Anointing of the Sick in the Basilica.
3.00 pm: Pilgrimage Mass followed by Rosary Procession. Those unable to join in person can take part online at www.knockshrine.ie/watch.
MEDJUGORJE IRISH CENTRE
Pilgrimages April - October 2024.
7 nights apartment, B&B, from €273 per person sharing. Airport transfer available on request. For more details and to book the dates that suit you phone 01 4434510 or visit www.med-irishcentre.com
IRISH CATHOLIC BISHOPS STATEMENT ON END OF LIFE
To address the sensitive issue of compassionate care at the end of life, and in response to the need to inform the faithful of Catholic teaching on this important life issue that affects so many families, the Bishops of Ireland have published the pastoral letter: Freedom to Live Fully, Until Death Comes. You are invited to read this letter and view the accompanying video Through the Valley, which offers personal testimonies by carers and people with terminal illness. The key message of both letter and video asserts that every person possesses infinite dignity that remains intact regardless of their circumstances. To read Freedom to Live Fully, Until Death Comes and to watch Through the Valley, visit the following link: https://www.catholicbishops.ie/2024/06/24/bishops-statement-on-end-of-life-care-freedom-to-live-fully-until-death-comes/
or scan this QR Code:
ST EUGENE’S CHURCH
Fr Madden is grateful for the donations already received towards the renovation work on St Eugene’s Church. Further donations gratefully accepted.
Donations may be given directly to Fr Madden or left in the Parish Office or made on-line via the Donate Button on our Parish website. If using this button please select the ‘Restoration Fund’.
You may also contribute directly to Ballinascreen Church Renovation Fund account, using these bank account details:
Ballinascreen Parish Premium Business Reserve account number: 10585922.
Sort code: 98-05-50.
Thank you for your ongoing support and for your support of the various fund-raising events.
BRACKAGH QUARRY WIND FARM COMMUNITY FUND
The 2024 -2025 Community Fund is now open for applications. The Fund offers grants up to £2,000 to community and voluntary groups within a four-mile radius of the wind farm site. Groups outside this area may also apply provided all or the majority of the recipients of their services are based within the four-mile radius. For more information or to request an application pack call Workspace on 028 79628113. Please Note: Closing date for applications is 4.00 pm on Wednesday 10 July.
MACMILLAN CANCER WALK
‘For walkers of all abilities and those folk who just fancy a cup of tea’
Annual Walk on Saturday July 27, will start and finish at An Ráth Dubh. Registration open from 8.30 am. Long walk (7 miles) starts at 9.00 am, short walk (3 miles) starts at 11.00am. Lunch served from 12 noon. Buckets on day for donations or online at www.justgiving.com/page/walkhudysway2024 . For more details contact Joseph McCullagh 07841820228 or email josephmccullagh@hotmail.co.uk
WORKSPACE RECREATION CENTRE SUMMER CAMP 2024
Camp from Tuesday 30 July until Friday 9 August. Registration costs £10 for registration and £2 per day. Contact Workspace on 028 796 28113 for more details or to request a registration form.
HORTICULTURE CLASSES
Classes in the polytunnel on Back Road, behind the Soup Kitchen, on Thursdays, 6.30 pm -8.30 pm. Everyone welcome, for more details please ring STEPS on 07821119367.
STRESS CONTROL
Free online stress control classes begin on Monday 29 July at 9.00 am with session two on 5 August 2024 at 9.00 am at https://ni.stresscontrol.org/
For more details please email stress.control@northerntrust.hscni.net
PARISH BAPTISMS 2024
Baptisms on Sundays at 3.00 pm and bookings are to be made via the Parish Office, by phone 028 79628248 or Email: ballinascreenparish@gmail.com
July 14 ~ St Columba’s Straw
July 28 ~ St Patrick’s Sixtowns
August 4 ~ St Eugene’s Moneyneena
August 18 ~ Holy Rosary Church
August 25 ~ St Columba’s Straw
September 1 ~ St Patrick’s Sixtowns
September 22 ~ St Eugene’s Moneyneena
September 29 ~ Holy Rosary Church
October 13 ~ St Columba’s Straw
October 20 ~ St Patrick’s Sixtowns
November 3 ~ St Eugene’s Moneyneena
November 10 ~ Holy Rosary Church
November 24 ~ St Columba’s Straw
December 1 ~ St Patrick’s Sixtowns
December 15 ~ St Eugene’s Moneyneena
December 22 ~ Holy Rosary Church
PARISH ANNIVERSARY AND MONTH’S MIND MASSES
If you wish to have a deceased loved one prayed for at any Anniversary Friday Mass, you MUST please email their name to Ballinascreen Parish Office by noon on Thursday of the relevant week. Notices for First Anniversary and Month's Mind Masses should be received before the Wednesday of the previous week so that they may be printed in the Bulletin the weekend before the Anniversary Mass
KNOCKNAGIN HALL
Monthly Social Tea Dance on Friday 12 July at 9.00 pm. Music by Peter McCloskey & Hugh Turner.
Irish languages classes starting shortly. To register an interest, stating preference of day and time, contact Olive 07887614094, Kathleen 07764277809 or Anne 02879 642711.
Convery School of Irish Dancing continues on Tuesdays at 6.00 pm. To register Contact Nicola on 07518207458.
